Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 36 - KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Here’s a refined overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations – Agency 36 (Kansas Department of Transportation):
🛣️ Structure of Agency 36 (KDOT Regulations)
As outlined by the Legal Information Institute, Agency 36 includes rules covering a broad range of transportation-related topics organized into articles:
Article 1 – Special Permits, Loads, and Vehicles (§ 36‑1‑1 to § 36‑1‑38)
Article 2 – Vehicles Carrying Emergency Equipment (§ 36‑2‑1 to 36‑2‑14)
Article 3 – Highway Entrance Permits (§ 36‑3‑1 to § 36‑3‑6)
…and continuing through to
Article 45 – Escort Vehicles, Escort Vehicle Service Providers, and Escort Vehicle Operators (§ 36‑45‑1 to § 36‑45‑10) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Notable Articles & Example Sections
Article 1 – Special Vehicle Combination (SVC) Permits
§ 36‑1‑28 defines SVC and describes application/submission requirements, including documentation, fees ($2,000 + $50 per power unit), route restrictions, and safety protocols (law.cornell.edu).
Article 37 – Oilfield Certification Program
§ 36‑37‑1 explains definitions related to oilfield servicing rigs (OSR), including permit requirements and bridge analysis processes. These rules are current through March 27, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
Article 45 – Escort Vehicles & Operators
§ 36‑45‑1 provides key definitions (e.g., EV, EVO, EVSP, height poles, large structures) (regulations.justia.com).
§ 36‑45‑7 details documentation procedures: pre-trip coordination meetings, inspections, route surveys (within 7–14 days), plus post-trip reporting requirements (law.cornell.edu).
📚 Where to Find the Full Text
Kansas Secretary of State's “Publications – Kansas Administrative Regulations” includes Agency 36 and its associated Articles (sos.ks.gov).
PDF version by KLRD provides annotated details (effective dates, revocations, federal ties) for Article 1 (Special Permits) updated July 15, 2024 (klrd.gov).
Justia / LII hosts the full text of each Article/Section under Agency 36 (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
Agency 36 comprises dozens of regulatory articles administered by KDOT, covering topics like oversize/overweight vehicle permits, safety equipment approval, school bus operations, traffic control, railroad crew requirements, etc. The regulations are maintained via quarterly updates (e.g., current through Register Vol. 44, No. 13, March 27, 2025 for Article 37) (regulations.justia.com).
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